Metro System & Tickets

Three lines: A (green), B (yellow), C (red). 90-minute ticket costs 32 CZK, 24-hour pass 120 CZK, 72-hour tourist pass 310 CZK. Buy from yellow machines (accept cards) or PID Lítačka app. CRITICAL: validate paper tickets immediately in yellow machines or face 1500 CZK inspector fines.

Airport & Key Connections

Airport to city: Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín station (Line A) costs 50 CZK vs 600+ CZK taxi. Journey takes 45 minutes total. Hlavní nádraží (main station) sits at Lines B/C intersection - perfect hub. Prague Castle: Take Line A to Malostranská, then Tram 22 (runs every 5-10 minutes).

Money-Saving Strategy

The 310 CZK three-day pass breaks even after just 8 trips. Tram 22 functions as cheapest sightseeing tour in Prague - 32 CZK route passes Prague Castle, Lesser Town, Jewish Quarter, National Theatre, and Wenceslas Square. Night transport runs 00:30-04:30 with N-prefixed routes.

Pro Navigation Tips

Citymapper provides accurate real-time arrivals and works offline. Superior to Google Maps for Prague's complex tram network. Metro escalators are extremely long - add 3-4 minutes for deep stations like Náměstí Míru. All stations have elevators and English announcements.